Wolamute

Wolamute, a cross between the Alaskan Malamute dog and Gray Wolf (Timber Wolf), is considered one of the oldest domesticated wolf-dog hybrids in the world. It inherits the physical characteristics and behavioral patterns of its parents. Like the Gray Wolf, this large breed has pointy ears and a combination of dark and light markings that are visible on its body throughout its lifetime.

Video: Wolamute Puppies

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Temperament and Behavior

Depending on the wolf content, the personality of Wolamutes can vary significantly. Dogs with low wolf content are better suited as a pet than those with mid and high contents.

Like its Malamute parent, these dogs are well tempered and affectionate towards their owners. However, they remain distant with strangers and do not warn their owners about the presence of an intruder, which makes them inappropriate as watchdogs. Since they are territorial, they may not like to share their food and space with other pets in the family. Digging and chewing are a few of the common characteristics observed especially in the mid and high contents.

To keep them cheerful and active, they should be kept under constant attention. When left alone for long hours, they can start barking loudly and may become destructive. As they have the hunting instincts of a wolf, it is not a good idea to keep them alone with kids.

Care

These wolfdogs should be kept in a large enclosure with proper fencing to prevent escaping. Since they are not highly energetic, taking them out for a brief walk or a session of play in the yard takes care of their exercise needs. Be sure to use a lash to prevent them from chasing small animals when taken out for walks.Although their thick, weather resistant coat requires no special care, it needs to be brushed occasionally to maintain the natural shine and for removal of dead hairs. Use mild dog shampoos and a wet sponge to bathe your pet dog only when needed.Though these malamute wolf hybrids are naturally healthy, they may suffer from a few problems related to bone health like arthritis, elbow and hip dysplasia, and cancer.

Training

As the wolamutes possess the characteristic aggressiveness of a wolf, they should be handled firmly.

Stopping the undesirable wolf-like behaviors: Lack of entertainment and mental stimulation often leads to destructiveness including climbing fences, digging dens, chewing of household items, and territorial aggression. Providing them with antlers, KONGS, squeaky toys, and rope toys ensures a fun time. A multi-level platform on which it can stand, play, and sleep can also be constructed in their enclosure. This gives them the opportunity to overlook their domain.

Socialization: This training process should be started when your pup is 4 weeks old and continued until it is 10 months of age. Get your wolamute puppy used to the sight of people, pets, moving vehicles, and other common objects that it would encounter throughout its life. Reward with treats or praise if your pet approaches an unknown person or a new object and accepts their presence.

Feeding

The wolamute’s regular diet should include 4.5-6 cups of quality dry dog food containing adequate amounts of protein, vitamins, minerals, and fat. Also, make sure that your dog has continuous access to fresh drinking water all day.

Interesting Facts

Although the wolamutes are ideally suited for the colder climates, they can adjust themselves in warm climates too.

29 Responses to Wolamute

Hi All, we rescued a dog many years ago abandoned on the road, thought he was a malamute, and only many years later after Thunder died did we realize he was probably a wolf hybrid. We loved him, and he was the most intelligent dog we had ever had. Despite having house trained every other dog we owned, he could never be house trained and loved to mark the house.If bored, he could chew off the drywall, and we ended up building him and the other dogs an outside yard with a barn, so he had company. He loved the snow, but had bad back hips so he wasn’t into wandering away.He did have a huge prey drive; unlike our other dogs, he could never be trained to leave the cats alone ( they were food) and he also looked at other peoples’ small kids like he thought they might be prey too.We kept him well away from them.
He was incredibly bright,and when bored liked to tease our poor lab. We respected him and he respected us, but it was more a relationship of choice where he chose us as his group, and he wasn’t interested in either hurting or making friends with our visitors. He was calm and controlled, and bit only two people during our years together; the first was when we found him on the road and a stranger tried to push on his bad hips to get him in the car causing him pain; a single controlled bite, more like a chastisement, and the second when my brother came to visit, who is good with dogs and thought he could tell Thunder where to walk on the lead.( Another single, controlled nip, did not break skin) My brother was not in the pack or a superior as far as Thunder was concerned. Thunder died soon after a rabies vaccine; we found out from a sled dog runner that some of these wolf type breeds can’t handle the rabies vaccine well.His eyes were so intelligent, and it was more like having an equal in the house than a pet.I still miss him.

I live here in central Florida.
I had just increased our family by adding to it a malamute/timber wolf pup he is 6wks old , there were a litter of nine all nine had gotten homes . He Is a low content and a beauty. I CAN RECOMMEND A REPUTABLE BREEDER HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA ..

I had a wolamute when I was a kid. I worked at a vet as a veterinarian assistant. She was one of the best dogs I ever had. She was very well trained and obeyed. She did like to kill possums and raccoons and smaller game. She never are them though. Just killed them and left them on the back porch. She liked to escape. She was eventually killed while I was at work. Been looking for another one like her forever. She would slow dance and shadow box.

Hi, I have a walamute her name is Shine. Her ears haven’t stood yet and she’s ten months old.. Is there something I could do naturally to stimulate them to point upwards? And it may just be how hot the climate is here in ms, but she also has short hair and a thin pointy tail… Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. She’s the best “dog” I’ve ever had in my life. She minds well and loves my children. Her and my cat share a large waterbowl and often drink together at the same time (they are besties). I’ve never heard her howl… Yet she talks to me by grunting. Its the coolest thing I’ve ever seen lol.

I had a wolf-dog hybrid. His name was Kodiak. We called him Kodi for short. He was such a big sweetheart! He was very VERY big. We got him when he was a puppy. He was very, very good with my children. He scared my youngest for a while because he was so much bigger than her but we never had any problems with him at all. He did have a bloodcurdling howl though LOL. We did sell him for safety reasons. We had a crazy, CRAZY old man down our road who always pulled out a big shot gun thinking he was a wolf or a coyote trying to get his cattle (even though we explained to him several times he was our pet and had fenced in land) and we were afraid he might shoot towards our children and home so we eventually found him a good home with a man with a malamute. He was an amazing pet and I miss him terribly.

We’ve had our Malamute/timberwolf cross for 10 yrs – he is gentle & kind & very good/protective with children & elderly people. He is getting very territorial with his food (understandable), HOWEVER, when mum or dad (me & alpha male) go near his food dishes, he backs off. He’s been well trained – we did the training ourselves. He’s never on a leash. He listens very well. Only time he’s on a leash is when I take him to the vet & that’s a requirement.

This type of dog needs space (and we have the space for him – 10 acres) he used to run (for miles) always had a tag on him with his name & our phone #.

Actually I had one when my children was very small and she was awesome with them! She was very protective over them. So not understanding why you are saying they aren’t good with children. Ours accepted them as part of her pack basically! Never once offered to bite or harm them in any way unless ypu consider licking them to death harmful! Lol!

Hi!
Your Wolamute probably had more of the Alaskan Malamute blood in her. A well-trained Malamute is known to be patient with kids. You didn’t mention anything about her training regimen! Perhaps, it was her training that taught her to be peaceful. However, what we have referred to in this article is about Wolamutes in general. If Wolamutes are socialized and given obedience training during their puppyhood, the issue could be reduced.

we’ve had ours for 10 1/2 years. he has never been destructive. He has never had “puppy training” – we trained him ourselves. he is the best dog ever. wouldn’t have any other. he is very friendly, loves people, howls & growls a lot, other than a few people who are afraid of large dogs, never any issues with him. He is very protective of children and elderly people. And yes, I have to agree – he is NOT a guard dog, by any means.

I live here in central Florida.I had just increased our familyby adding to it a malamute/timber wolf pup he is 6wks old , there were a litter of nine all nine had gotten homes . He I a low content and a beauty . I CAN RECOMMEND A REOUTABLE BREEDER TO YOU HERE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA ..

Hello my name is Malu I a 15% Timber Wolf 65% Alaskan Malamute and 20% Siberian Husky this is good dog to have for my two children She’s still a puppy. I believe she’s 8-10 months old I’m just scare little bit because it has wolf on her

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